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Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
$142
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Overview
Mahabalipuram, a stunning heritage site in Southern India, is renowned for its exquisite rock-cut sculptures and ancient temples. A day tour from Chennai to Mahabalipuram allows you to immerse yourself in its rich history and artistic marvels.
- 🚐 Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram: Enjoy a seamless transfer from your accommodation in Chennai, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure.
- 🏛️ Expert Guided Tour: Benefit from the insights of a knowledgeable guide fluent in English, enhancing your understanding of the sites you visit.
- 🗺️ The tour encompasses a variety of attractions, allowing you to witness the architectural brilliance of the Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- 🌊 Marvel at the stunning views from the Shore Temple, one of the oldest granite temples in Southern Asia, overlooking the serene Bay of Bengal.
- 🕉️ Discover the ancient Ganesh Ratha Temple, a remarkable chariot carved from a single stone, showcasing inscriptions from the 7th century.
- 🪨 Visit the iconic Krishna’s Butterball, a massive granite boulder that appears to defy gravity, standing unchanged for over a millennium.
- 🎨 Admire Arjuna’s Penance, a breathtaking bas-relief that narrates tales from the Mahabharata, measuring an impressive 100 feet long.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious South Indian lunch at Hotel Mamalla Bhavan, featuring local culinary delights to recharge you for the rest of the day.
- 🚗 Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout your journey, ensuring comfort as you travel between the various historical sites.
- 💼 All fees and taxes are included, providing you with a transparent and enjoyable experience without hidden costs.
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Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Professional Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Entrance Charges
- Portage and tips
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Shore TempleThe magnificent temple overlooks the Bay of Bengal and was an important centre during the reign of the Pallavas when Mahabalipuram was the main port of their Kingdom. Built by King Raja Simha during the early 8th century, the Shore Temple is a landmark in the architectural landscape of India.
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This cave has 2 imposing bas-reliefs on the walls. The first one is Lord Vishnu sleeping on top of the coils of a serpent. The other is with Goddess Durga fighting with the demon Mahishasura on a lion.
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Mahabalipuram LighthouseBuilt in the year 640, it is India's oldest light house and one of the oldest in the world. Mahabalipuram was a very busy port since the 7th century and hence this lighthouse played a significant role in keeping mariners safe.
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Ganesh Ratha TempleThis is a imposing chariot carved out of a single stone. Originally dedicated to Lord Shiva, it now has the deity of his son Lord Ganesh. It was built in the 7th century by King Mahendravarman I. The other highlight of this temple are the 18 inscriptions in ancient grantha and nagari scripts of Sanskrit.
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Trimurti CaveThis cave is a fine example of the spectacular architecture style of the Pallavas. The rock cut temple is dedicated to the holy trinity of Hindu Gods- Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are fine carvings of elephants as well.
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The next stop is Krishna’s Butterball, a granite boulder that’s poised on a stony slope. This curious boulder seems to defy Newton's laws of gravity and has not moved an inch despite being in this precarious position on the slope for more than a thousand years.
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Arjuna's PenanceWe next visit Arjuna’s Penace, a bas-relief monument that’s considered one of India’s most magnificent pieces of ancient art, depicting vivid scenes from the Mahabharata. The relief is 100 feet long and 45 feet tall! The main story being told is how Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, performed severe austerities in order to obtain Lord Shiva's weapon.
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Pancha RathasPanch Rathas, or the 5 chariots is our first destination. These are rock cut monolith structures, where of the chariots are dedicated to the lead cast of the Mahabharata epic- Draupadi, Arjuna, Nakul-Sahadeva, Bhima and Yudhister. There is also a sculpture of an elephant next to the ratha of Nakul-Sahadeva.
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Last,We have South Indian Lunch is Hotel Mamalla Bhavan.
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Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
$142
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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